(a) The agency may, in response to a request from the public or at its own discretion, require the Class A facility owner or operator to hold a public meeting whenever such a meeting might clarify one or more issues concerning an application for registration of a facility.     
      (b) Upon request by the agency, the Class A facility owner or operator, at its expense, shall schedule and hold a public meeting at a time and place which are convenient for the general public affected by the facility. Notice of the public meeting shall be provided by the Class A facility owner or operator to the public, not less than 30 days prior to the date of the meeting, in the manner described in §334.492(3), (4), and (5) of this title (relating to Public Notice).     
      (c) The forum chosen for the meeting shall be accessible to persons who are mobility impaired. Prior to scheduling of the meeting, the applicant shall coordinate the scheduling of the meeting with agency personnel to ensure the availability of agency personnel for the meeting. The applicant shall confirm with the agency the date, time, and location of the meeting not less than 15 days prior to the meeting. The meeting shall be open to the public to provide information on the proposed facility and to allow for comments by the public. The agency will consider all comments relating to the requirements of this subchapter when determining the outcome of the registration application. The applicant shall again confirm with the agency on the time and place of the meeting at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.     
      (d) If the agency does not request the Class A facility owner or operator to hold a public meeting as authorized by this section, no public meeting shall be required before the agency may approve or deny an application for registration of a Class A facility.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §334.493 adopted to be effective December 27, 1996, 21 TexReg 12177; amended to be effective November 23, 2000, 25 TexReg 11442